Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
BD9C99
RGB
189, 156, 153
HSL
5, 21%, 67%
HSB
5, 19%, 74%
CMYK
0, 17, 19, 26
LAB
67, 12, 6
LCH
67, 14, 28
OKLCH
0.72, 0.04, 24
XYZ
39, 37, 35
LUV
67, 21, 7
HWB
5, 60%, 26%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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#FFB6C1
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#C0C0C0
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#FBCEB1
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